The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has significantly improved the way it measures development impact and tracks the performance of its projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the bank’s 2011 report, Development Effectiveness Overview. The report also measures the IDB’s progress in 2011 on 27 indicators that summarise the bank’s contributions to the region’s economic and social development. Twelve million people benefitted from antipoverty programmes financed by the IDB, more than 2.5 million students in the region benefitted from the bank’s education projects and 2.5 million farmers won…
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Kidney patients receive new lease on life
Arthur Bond, 53, of La Grange West Bank Demerara and Canadian-Based Guyanese Pushpwatie Goolcharran, 47, are recovering smoothly after receiving their new kidneys earlier this week at the Balwant Singh Hospital. The two are the most recent recipients to benefit from the Zara Realty Kidney Transplant Project initiated by the proprietor of Zara Realty Holding Corporation George Subraj, and executed by a team of surgeons, operating room technicians and nurses from the United States. “Both of them are doing quite well, the first patient we did was Mr Arthur Bond…
Read MoreBosai investing US$100M in Guyana operations
By Svetlana Marshall The bauxite industry in Guyana will receive a much-needed boost in the near future when Bosai Minerals Group Guyana Incorporated (BMGGI) begins an approximately US$ 100 million expansion. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud has announced that BMGGI will soon be undergoing massive expansion which will result in hundreds of persons being employed at the bauxite company. These include securing an additional area for the mining of ore and the construction of a third kiln. These projects are estimated to cost US$ 40 million and more…
Read MoreN.Y. Phagwah parade draws thousands
A mammoth gathering estimated at about 25,000 celebrated Phagwah in Richmond Hill on Sunday afternoon at the 23rd annual Phagwah Parade and Cultural Mela. Phagwah was also celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm last Saturday afternoon at the Maha Lakshmi Mandir in Richmond Hill, and at a parade in Jersey City, where thousands participated in the festival. Folks splashed abeer, daubed abrack on each other and dispersed gulal in the air amidst the ringing chowtaal music. They danced to the rhythm of the music. The Richmond Hill Sammelan featured a cultural…
Read MorePresident Ramotar celebrates 100 days in office
It has become a trend to assess heads of state/government at the 100th day juncture of their administration, and though it is not clear as to which state/ country this practice originated or specifically when such a methodology had been introduced, the 100 days’ performance barometer for leaders is mentioned regularly in the readings and assessments of United States of America’s presidents. Many observers/analysts apply this time frame in determining how much the incumbent leader understands the enduring issues at hand; what vision and plans he/ she presents to deal…
Read MoreGy$1.2 billion invested to transform Sophia
Government in the past eight years has invested some Gy$ 1.2 billion in Sophia, transforming the village from a shanty town to a more habitable environment, and on the road to further development. In 2004, the Central Housing and Planning Authority had undertaken five major projects to the tune of Gy$566.7 million. The projects entailed the construction of roads, drains and structures in Farmer’s Field, Plum Park, Block A, Block B, and Block C Sophia. These investments benefitted in excess of 2960 households and some 9129 persons in total. The…
Read MoreGovt flays opposition for ‘undermining’ development
– releases info on major projects Government on Wednesday released details of several major contracts, which had become talking points in the media and criticised by the opposition, saying the decision is in keeping with its record of openness and that it was making the documents available at a time when it is most appropriate to do so. The contracts that were made available are the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, Marriot Hotel and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport project. The documents included an evaluation report and consultancy contract agreement for…
Read MoreMore patrols needed to stop piracy – Suriname Official
By Ariaanaa Gordon Two Guyanese have been arrested by the Surinamese Police Force so far this year for piracy, while three cases are being investigated. This is according to Suriname Police Force Deputy Public Relations Officer, Inspector Humphrey Naarden. In an interview with Guyana Times International on Friday, March 9, in Suriname, Inspector Naarden said the two men who were arrested in January also confessed to the police that “they were members of a group of criminals attacking fisher men at sea.” He said four engines that were stolen from…
Read MoreMan charged for January Gy$ 9M robbery
A man was before Magistrate Allan Wilson on Monday, March 12, for a robbery in excess of Gy$ 9 million, committed on a businessman in January. Randy Morris, 32, of Lot 263 Freeman Street, East La Penitence, Georgetown, made an appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer to the charge of robbery under arms. The accused was not required to plead to the indictable charge, which stated that on January 10 at Durban Street, Lodge, Georgetown, being armed with a gun, he robbed Roger Hinds of 345 pennyweights of…
Read MoreChase-Green appointed deputy mayor of Georgetown
Patricia Chase-Green, who has been acting as deputy mayor following the death of Robert Williams, was officially appointed the deputy mayor of the Georgetown municipality. She promised cordial relations and continued consultations with councillors and staff. Chase-Green was appointed at the Mayor and City Council’s statutory meeting on Monday after Councillor Oscar Clarke moved a motion for her appointment. The motion was seconded by Councillor Eon Andrews. The only person objecting to the appointment was Councillor Llewellyn John. According to John, a special meeting of councillors has to be called…
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